The Powerball jackpot is set to get even bigger. A reporter will explain.
USA TODAY’s Fernando Cervantes explains the historic agreement with Britain’s National Lottery.
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $69 million with a cash value of $31.2 million ahead of the drawing on Wednesday, May 13th, giving players another chance to win multi-million dollar prizes.
According to lottery officials, the Powerball jackpot has been won nearly 200 times since the lottery was launched in 1992. The most recent win came on May 2, when a $20 million jackpot was split between two tickets sold in Texas and Florida, just days after players in Kansas and Indiana won $143 million in prizes.
Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing.
What are the winning Powerball numbers for May 13th?
USA TODAY will publish the winning numbers at 10:59 p.m. ET after the lottery drawing.
Do I have to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball?
No, you do not need to be a US citizen or resident to play Powerball.
Anyone visiting any of the 45 participating states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, can purchase a Powerball ticket from an authorized retailer, regardless of nationality, as long as they meet the legal age requirement, which is usually 18 years of age at the time of purchase.
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots
- $2.04 billion in California on November 7, 2022
- December 24, 2025, $1.817 billion in Arkansas.
- $1.787 billion in Missouri and Texas on September 6, 2025
- $1.765 billion in California on October 11, 2023
- January 13, 2016, $1.586 billion in California, Florida, and Tennessee
- April 6, 2024, $1.326 billion in Oregon.
- $1.08 billion in California on July 19, 2023
- $842.4 million in Michigan on January 1, 2024
- March 27, 2019, $768.4 million in Wisconsin
- August 23, 2017, $758.7 million in Massachusetts
How to play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers such as convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. In some states, tickets can also be purchased online depending on local regulations.
To play, select five white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. All six numbers must match to win the jackpot.
For an additional $1, players can add a power play. This will double, triple, quadruple, 5x or 10x your non-jackpot prize, depending on the draw.
Players can also select Quick Pick, which allows the computer to randomly select numbers.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no ticket matches all six numbers, the jackpot continues to increase.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact us at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow us at X @fern_cerv_.
